...Chris Cifelli, who has been an assistant with the program under Craig Jipson for 12 years, will take the reins of the program going forward, succeeding Jipson, who stepped down after this past season.

"Two things with Chris, first and foremost, he's a top-quality person," EL Athletic Director Dan Deshaies said. "Secondly, I've seen him coach with Craig the past 12 years here, and he's been a great coach. He's been a part of a staff that's had the team in the top two of Eastern or Northern Maine almost every year. He definitely deserves this chance."

Cifelli, a teacher and varsity girls' soccer coach at Leavitt Area High School in Turner, will continue in those roles, as well.